Why Gen Z Wants More Than a Paycheck | Sherif ElOgeiry - HR & GM at Daikin Middle East and Africa

Across the Middle East, the way people work and why they work is changing fast. From the rise of AI to a new wave of Gen Z talent entering the workforce, the region is at a turning point where progress, purpose, and people all collide. In this episode, we sit down with Sherif ElOgeiry, General Manager, HR and General Affairs at Daikin Middle East and Africa, to discuss how AI, cultural shifts, and evolving values are redefining the modern workplace in the region. We explore: ↳ Why AI won’t replace humans, but those who use it will replace those who don’t. ↳ How Saudi Arabia’s transformation is reshaping jobs, diversity, and opportunity. ↳ What Gen Z truly values in an employer, and why Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence matter more than IQ. ↳ Why companies are hiring for skills over degrees, and the one trait Sherif believes every great hire must have. If you want to understand the future of work in the Middle East and what it really takes to stay relevant, this episode dives into the human side of progress. Listen on: Spotify Apple Connect with Sherif: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherif-elogeiry/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherifssociologyspotlight/ Follow Our Host: Mark Timms: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktimmsgrg/